A Milwaukee man known as the “Urbex Tarzan” on TikTok, was in court Monday, accused of trespassing on a utility provider’s property.Guillermo Leflore, a Milwaukee man who identifies himself as an “urban explorer” on TikTok, is charged with trespassing and disorderly conduct. According to a criminal complaint, Leflore entered the We Energies power plant in December of last year. “He’s in the court system for the first time for something that doesn’t involve any harm to anyone else,” defense attorney Dan Adams said. The complaint also detailed Leflore’s previous exploits. Those include climbing a crane at Marquette University, entering steam tunnels, jumping on top of a streetcar, being on the roof of a popular shopping plaza, and climbing inside the city’s clock tower. Leflore has recorded many of these “missions” and shared them on his TikTok account.In a March interview with sister station WISN 12 News, Leflore was asked about his concerns about getting caught. “Concerned? I mean, it’s always in the back of my head, but, you know, it’s worth it for me. It’s worth it. I’m OK with the consequences,” he responded.In court on Monday, Leflore, accompanied by Adams, pleaded not guilty to the We Energies trespass charges. When asked if he understood the state would have to produce witnesses and perhaps other evidence to show that he probably committed a felony, Leflore responded, “Yes, sir.”After the hearing, Adams commented on his client’s character.”I’ll just tell you that Guillermo is a very nice young man. He has no prior criminal record. He didn’t victimize anybody. Nobody was hurt in his actions,” Adams said. Leflore remains in custody. If he posts bail, he is ordered to have no contact with the Hop Streetcar or We Energies.
A Milwaukee man known as the “Urbex Tarzan” on TikTok, was in court Monday, accused of trespassing on a utility provider’s property.
Guillermo Leflore, a Milwaukee man who identifies himself as an “urban explorer” on TikTok, is charged with trespassing and disorderly conduct.
According to a criminal complaint, Leflore entered the We Energies power plant in December of last year.
“He’s in the court system for the first time for something that doesn’t involve any harm to anyone else,” defense attorney Dan Adams said.
The complaint also detailed Leflore’s previous exploits. Those include climbing a crane at Marquette University, entering steam tunnels, jumping on top of a streetcar, being on the roof of a popular shopping plaza, and climbing inside the city’s clock tower.
Leflore has recorded many of these “missions” and shared them on his TikTok account.
In a March interview with sister station WISN 12 News, Leflore was asked about his concerns about getting caught.
“Concerned? I mean, it’s always in the back of my head, but, you know, it’s worth it for me. It’s worth it. I’m OK with the consequences,” he responded.
In court on Monday, Leflore, accompanied by Adams, pleaded not guilty to the We Energies trespass charges. When asked if he understood the state would have to produce witnesses and perhaps other evidence to show that he probably committed a felony, Leflore responded, “Yes, sir.”
After the hearing, Adams commented on his client’s character.
“I’ll just tell you that Guillermo is a very nice young man. He has no prior criminal record. He didn’t victimize anybody. Nobody was hurt in his actions,” Adams said.
Leflore remains in custody. If he posts bail, he is ordered to have no contact with the Hop Streetcar or We Energies.
